Indonesian keto guide

Thin slices of beef stir-fried with a fragrant and savory yellow spice paste. The paste typically combines tur…

Thin slices of beef that are lightly fried until tender, then simmered in a rich, savory, and mildly spicy red…

Beef liver cooked in a rich, aromatic Balinese spice paste ('bumbu genep') that typically includes chilies, sh…

Snakehead fish (Ikan Gabus) cooked in a rich, spicy, and slightly sour soup. 'Pindang Merah' signifies a broth…

Pan-seared beef cutlets, typically from sirloin or tenderloin, served with a savory, unthickened gravy. Tradit…

Savory deep-fried fritters made from minced shrimp and a blend of spices, modified to use low-carb binders lik…

A rich and savory West Sumatran beef stew, where tender beef is cooked in a concentrated, spicy, and aromatic …

Tender beef lungs, often fried or boiled first, then stir-fried with a fiery red 'balado' chili paste made fro…

Tender slices of beef lung, often boiled until tender, then seasoned with spices (garlic, turmeric, salt) and …

Chicken liver and gizzard seasoned with a rich blend of spices, coconut milk, and sometimes a few herbs, then …

A flavorful and aromatic soup featuring milkfish, known for its distinct taste. The broth is sour (from tamari…

An authentic Batak dish, Saksang Ayam is a rich and spicy chicken stew cooked with a complex blend of traditio…

A flavorful chicken dish where chicken pieces are braised in a rich, spicy, and aromatic coconut milk-based gr…

A refreshing and light yet robust clear soup featuring succulent gourami fish fillets. The soup is characteriz…

A popular spicy and sour clear soup, commonly found in Indonesian restaurants, featuring an assortment of fres…

Succulent squid rings stir-fried with pete (stinky beans), plenty of red and green chilies, shallots, garlic, …

A dry, intensely flavorful stir-fry featuring plump prawns and pungent stinky beans ('pete'). The dish is toss…

Whole or half chicken marinated in a blend of traditional Indonesian spices and herbs, then roasted until gold…

A vibrant and spicy dish featuring flaked skipjack tuna, stir-fried until dry with a rich blend of chilies, sh…

Crispy fried salted fish (commonly 'jambal roti' or 'gabus') stir-fried with a vibrant, spicy green chili past…

Snakehead fish (gabus) stewed in a fragrant yellow sauce rich with turmeric, ginger, galangal, and other aroma…

Smoked skipjack tuna, pan-seared or grilled, served with a generous topping of fresh, raw sambal matah made fr…

Fried red snapper fillet or whole fish, served with a vibrant sour and spicy sauce made from chilies, shallots…

A hearty Manado-style beef soup, traditionally made with kidney beans, but prepared here without them or potat…

Tender and gelatinous beef tendon (kikil) stir-fried with a robust blend of Indonesian spices including chili,…

A specialty from Palembang, this is a vibrant, sour, and spicy soup featuring tender beef ribs simmered in a c…

Quail that has been first slow-braised (ungkep) in a flavorful spice blend until tender, then deep-fried until…

Fish roe (often from Gabus or Patin fish) is lightly fried until golden and then mixed or coated with a savory…

Tender slices of beef are swiftly stir-fried with an abundance of fresh ginger, garlic, shallots, and a touch …

Plump prawns cooked in a vibrant and fiery chili sauce, generously combined with pungent petai (stink beans). …

Chicken pieces (often half or quarter chicken) marinated in a rich, vibrant red chili-based spice paste with s…

Pre-cooked beef tripe stir-fried with a fragrant yellow spice paste (bumbu kuning) made from turmeric, candlen…

A signature dish from Manado, featuring flaky skipjack tuna (often smoked or pan-fried) generously coated in a…

Succulent chicken slices stir-fried with an assortment of fresh mushrooms (such as shiitake or oyster) in a li…

A robust and savory stir-fry featuring thinly sliced beef heart, quickly cooked with a vibrant mix of chilies,…

Tender slices of beef stir-fried with fragrant stinky beans (pete), red chilies, garlic, shallots, and a savor…

Plump prawns cooked in a fiery and flavorful 'sambal goreng' style sauce, typically made with a blend of red c…